Bob Singh's Media Coverage

FT Adviser

Property 118 and Cotswold Barristers have won an appeal against HMRC in a “major win for landlords”.

Daily Mirror

There’s no choice and more people will be affected over the next two years

Daily Express

So many will get caught out by this

GB News

House buyers in England who pull out of agreed purchases could face financial penalties under sweeping reforms aimed at reducing delays and failed transactions.

Thisismoney

Buyers could have to pay a penalty if they pull out of a house purchase after a certain stage, under sweeping property purchase reforms being planned by Labour.

Daily Mirror

Buyers could have a ‘rare opportunity’

Daily Express

Feels like the ladder might finally budge

Glasgow Live

A mortgage expert has warned borrowers with mortgages agreed in recent weeks to check

Daily Mirror

A mortgage expert said your bank won’t tell you, but taking action could save you thousands

Daily Express

This could save a packet if you’re sharp

Birmingham Live

International investors are betting that the UK is vulnerable to a sustained rise in inflation

Estate Agent Today

Mortgage and property experts are predicting gazundering could return as prospective buyers start to worry about the impact of inflation on their finances due to the war in the Middle East.

Birmingham Live

Every member of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold its base rate

GB News

Mortgage analysts are warning that "house prices will continue to stall in 2026" after data from Nationwide Building Society found a dip in property prices towards the end of last year.

Cambridgeshire Live

Brokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026

Bristol Live

Brokers predict sub-3% mortgage deals for prime borrowers as inflation falls and lenders gear up for battle over best rates in 2026

Express.co.uk

It comes after inflation fell more sharply than expected and a price war looms

FT Adviser

Landlords are moving towards “greater certainty” as the renters’ rights bill passes through Parliament and approaches Royal Assent.

Birmingham Live

UK monthly private rents increased by 5.5%

FT Adviser

The increase in mortgage lenders’ income multiples has been a “massive game changer”, according to Eli Kosiner, head of mortgages at HFMC Wealth.

Birmingham Live

Mortgage possession claims are up 22% when compared to the same quarter in 2024

what MORTGAGE

Mortgage possession claims have increased sharply in the last year as borrowers struggle to keep up with higher monthly repayments.

This Is Money

Making the most of social media can be an essential part of attracting new customers. We speak to small business owners like Bob Singh, who have made it work.

This Is Money

Home buyers are being warned to not be taken in by social media influencers giving ‘dangerous’ mortgage advice.

Birmingham Live

The Treasury has announced the sale of its final shares in the NatWest Group

FTAdviser

A finfluencer’s social media video discussing a 100 per cent mortgage has been called out as “spreading misinformation” and “misleading” by

FTAdviser

Gable Mortgages has become the second lender to launch a 100 per cent LTV mortgage in just a matter of days.

Express.co.uk

Markets have priced in a smaller quarter-point reduction next month

Express.co.uk

The Bank of England’s proposal to raise savers protection from £85,000 to £110,000 is set to be put in place later this year.

This Is Money

The bank has made changes to its ‘stress tests’ - the part of a mortgage application where the lender checks that the borrower could still cope if their interest rate went up.

Express.co.uk

Santander has changed its affordability rules, enabling people to borrow up to £35,000 more

FTAdviser

Santander has loosened affordability criteria in line with the wishes of the Financial Conduct Authority, with brokers calling it a “brave move” from the lender.

Express.co.uk

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an update on Monday about her fiscal plans for the UK.

Letting Agent Today

The result of the election isn’t likely to be a gamechanger for the housing market, a prominent business consultancy says.

Express.co.uk

The reductions follow a number of small cuts by other lenders in recent days, such as Halifax, Santander and NatWest.

Express.co.uk

Figures from the Nationwide put the average sale price at £266,604 in June which is up from £264,249 in May.

What Mortgage

Coventry Building Society and HSBC have followed in the footsteps of Barclays and made cuts to mortgage rates this week.

Express.co.uk

The Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, and the Monetary Police Committee (MPC) decided to hold the base rate at 5.25 per cent at their latest meeting.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers are seeing a rise in commercial mortgage enquiries, with lender appetite returning, but there are still some underserved areas.

The Intermediary

The changes will come into effect from tomorrow (21st March 2024).

The Intermediary

A number of brokers have expressed frustration on Newspage recently about the state of mortgage underwriting, specifically around lenders suddenly asking for huge amounts of evidence for even the most...

Money Marketing

Insurance intermediary DeadHappy has shut its doors to new customers after its insurance partners pulled the rug following a disastrous advertising campaign. DeadHappy, known for its hugely controversial...

Cover Magazine

Life insurer, DeadHappy, has been told that it cannot accept new life insurance customers at the moment.

FTAdviser

The life insurance firm DeadHappy has announced that it “cannot accept” new life insurance customers at the moment.

The Intermediary

Life insurance firm, DeadHappy, known for its controversial ads — with one featuring Harold Shipman “because you never know who your doctor might be’ — has announced that it is unable to accept new life...

The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news

Newspage asked a selection of financial services experts how they would you rate the Bank of England’s performance over the past two to three years

Mortgage Solutions

Inflation increased in December. However, industry experts don’t see this as a portent of doom. But if swap rates rise, that could change.

Mortgage Solutions

An early election and more support on affordability are among brokers’ Christmas wishes, from a hopefully obliging Santa.

The Intermediary

Brokers have accused the Bank of England of strangling the UK economy as new data shows that GDP shrank in the third quarter of the year.

Evening Standard

Prices slumped in October after a long succession of interest rate hikes

inews.co.uk

Rate setters has paused for breath, but that won’t ease pressure for SVR borrowers yet

The Intermediary

Along with Stamp Duty cuts, the Treasury is considering IHT cuts in the Autumn Statement. Much like the SDLT cuts or another stamp duty holiday, experts said it was a cynical move by the Government to...

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers have reported seeing substantial increases in interest in limited company buy to let from their landlord clients, and have highlighted the importance of working with tax firms who can support clients...

The Intermediary

Brokers have expressed their concerns around a new ‘Help to Stay’ scheme launched in Wales, with one saying “Help to Stay but of what - execution?”.

The Intermediary

The typical home now costs £281,974, up around £3,000 on the previous month.

The Intermediary

Fragile client confidence and elevated borrowing costs were often cited as reasons for weaker sales.

The National

Latest figures from Nationwide show a rise of 0.9 per cent in October compared with September

Express.co.uk

House prices in the UK were averaging £294,000 in December 2022, a figure significantly higher than today’s valuations.

Birmingham Live

Property values were down by 3.3 per cent compared with October last year, the research also found.

The Intermediary

The content was identified by Steven Morris at Advantage Financial Solutions, who shared his thoughts on LinkedIn.

The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news

Following its rebrand last week, brokers have shared their views on the new Nationwide logo and strapline.

The Intermediary

Brokers and protection specialists have shared their views on how and when protection advice should be provided, and whether it can be overlooked during busier times.

Financial Reporter

Some brokers warned that borrowers with health issue could be prevented from getting on the property ladder.

Financial Reporter

Home mover, remortgage and first-time buyers will all benefit from the rate reductions.

B&C

The FCA has announced new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market.

Mortgage Professional

Brokers views vary on the capability of AI in the sector

The Intermediary

Newspage asked brokers what level they think average 2-year fixed rates need to drop to in order to reignite the property market.

Mortgage Solutions

While there has been an uptick in enquiries from clients around moving to interest-only, it has not been to the levels expected, according to intermediaries.

Mortgage Professional

Brokers have revealed their views on its strengths and weaknesses

FTAdviser

Buy-to-let arrangement fees “border on profiteering” and are causing “extreme financial distress” to landlords, according to one broker.

Financial Reporter

The buyer has since lodged a complaint with the estate agency.

Estate Agent Today

The publication of inflation figures by the government tomorrow will be a Do-Or-Die moment for the housing market, it’s been claimed.

Express.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Borrowers in Britain and the US are suffering as mortgage rates climb and house prices fall.

The Intermediary

Following a month of rising swap rates and lenders forced to suddenly withdraw products from market due to high demand, what do experts predict ahead of Wednesday’s results?

FTAdviser

The publication of inflation data later this week will be a case of “sink or swim” for mortgage holders, Dimora Mortgages director, Jamie Lennox, has stated.

inews.co.uk

Buy-to-let landlords have been excluded from the Government’s mortgage charter

The Intermediary

Meanwhile, the core inflation rate, which excludes volatile elements like energy and food costs, reached its highest level since 1992.

The Independent

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures

North Wales Pioneer

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.

Evening Standard

Lenders stand ready to help anyone who might be concerned about their repayments, according to UK Finance, which released the figures.

FTAdviser

Those in the mortgage advice space are split on the announcement this week that the government is considering a return of Help to Buy, but many have said reintroducing it would be a good thing - so long...

Daily Mail

The number of homes sold in March increased by 26 per cent month on month, as mortgage rates offered by lenders began to fall.

Mortgage Solutions

Demand for 100 per cent mortgages could be very high among first-time buyers but there are concerns around credit quality and negative equity

FTAdviser

Mortgage brokers have reported that 30 and 40-year mortgages are now commonplace, particularly among first-time buyers as they contend with sky-high house prices.

Financial Reporter

Brokers discussed the pros and cons of longer term mortgages.

This Is Money

House prices remain high despite predictions of a significant fall this year and interest rates are unlikely to fall back down to where they were 12 months ago after the calamitous mini-budget last autumn.

IFA Magazine

Brokers around the UK have noted the growing popularity of product transfers, with one saying it’s “positively raining” them. The reasons are affordab

Mortgage Solutions

Borrowers are as confused, nervous and disturbed by the state of the mortgage market as ever and brokers need to bridge that knowledge gap

FTAdviser.com

Right now a lot of borrowers will be scratching their heads when their broker raises the possibility of them taking out a tracker or discounted rate which will see their monthly payment go up if the Bank...

Mortgage Solutions

As the Help to Buy scheme closes for new applications from today, brokers reflect on its legacy - the ups and the downs.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers have reported an increase in interest in tracker and discounted tracker products as fixed rate pricing continues to climb

Mortgage Solutions

Housebuilder Bellway has warned that the demand for new build homes is starting to slow, as the cost of living situation takes hold.

MSN

Bellway reveals drop in housing demand and warns of a potentially shrinking market after mini-Budget - FTSE 250 housebuilder blames Downing Street as Budget turmoil reaches the housing market after a record...

Evening Standard

CEO tells The Standard the min-Budget is “pretty much 100%” to blame for drop off in housing market demand